Leanne Morgan
Leanne Morgan | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 3, 1965 Adams, Tennessee, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Spouse | Chuck Morgan |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | leannemorgan |
Leanne Fletcher Morgan born on October 3, 1965,[1] is an American standup comedian, actress, and author.[2] She released her first Netflix comedy special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, in 2023.
Early life and education
[edit]Morgan grew up in Adams, Tennessee in a farming family.[3][4] Her family operated a pig processing plant. She attended Jo Byrns High School, graduating with the class of 1983; she graduated with a degree in child and family studies from the University of Tennessee.[5][6]
Career
[edit]Staying busy after having her first baby, Morgan worked as a jewelry saleswoman.[4][7][8] While making door-to-door sales, she began talking about motherhood and making jokes with clients who related to her jokes; they eventually began booking her for comedy gigs.[4][9] Her first comedy special on YouTube had over 50 million views by 2023.[4] Her Netflix special, Leanne Morgan: I'm Every Woman, was in the top 10 comedy specials on the platform.[4][10]
On September 24, 2024, Leanne released her first book, titled What in the World?! A Southern woman's guide to laughing at life's unexpected curveballs and beautiful blessings.
She is managed by Levity Talent and represented by United Talent Agency.[11][12]
Personal life
[edit]Morgan was married at the age of 21 but ended the abusive relationship. At the age of 26 she married Chuck Morgan, whom she met at the University of Tennessee.[4][11] After getting married, they moved to Bean Station, where Chuck owned and operated a used mobile home business.[4] Leanne and her family later moved to San Antonio, Texas and then Knoxville, Tennessee.[4][11] She and her husband have three children.[13][14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Brosh, Bianca (December 15, 2023). "How motherhood and menopause led Leanne Morgan to stand-up fame". MSNBC. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 26, 2022). "Comedian Leanne Morgan Signs With UTA". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ https://dailyyonder.com/leanne-morgan-a-comedian-moves-from-living-rooms-to-center-stage/2020/07/31/
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS. May 17, 2023.
- ^ https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/111/resolutions/sjr0602.pdf
- ^ "Comedian Leanne Morgan on her unusual road to success and new Netflix special". PBS NewsHour. May 17, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ Heller, Karen (May 10, 2023). "'Y'all are precious': Gen X Southern moms are what works in comedy now". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan | Actress, Standup Comedy, Author". Leanne Morgan. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan, the 'Mrs. Maisel of Appalachia,' jokes about motherhood and menopause". NPR. July 31, 2023. Retrieved September 10, 2023.
- ^ "Watch TODAY Clip: Leanne Morgan on starting stand-up later in life, first Netflix special - NBC.com". Retrieved September 10, 2023 – via www.nbc.com.
- ^ a b c "United Talent Agency : Leanne Morgan".
- ^ "Leanne Morgan Nabs First Netflix Comedy Special". March 20, 2023.
- ^ "Leanne Morgan: Humor with a Heart". Forbes.
- ^ Baldoni, John. "Leanne Morgan: Humor With A Heart". Forbes. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
External links
[edit]- ^ “Comic Leanne Morgan.” Fresh Air, NPR, 31 July 2023, www.npr.org/2023/07/31/1191071907/comic-leanne-morgan.